Having daily habits that support you in taking care of yourself and replenishing your soul is beneficial on many levels. Creating habits that take care of you will reduce stress, create balance, and allow you to share more of who you are with others. When you take care of yourself, you have more to offer others. To some, putting themselves first seems like a selfish thing to do. In reality it is the most caring thing you can do for others because it means you will be healthier, happier and better able to help others. When you take care of yourself first you have more to offer the other people in your life.